Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw shared a heartwarming reunion at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on Wednesday, September 6. Shaw is currently rehabilitating his knee injury, which he suffered while representing Northamptonshire in the One Day Cup last month. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is making a recovery after a serious car accident he survived on December 30th of the previous year. He has started practicing batting and wicketkeeping in the nets. Their cheerful picture stirred excitement among fans, who were overjoyed to witness their beloved duo back together.
Fans’ reactions as Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw reunite at NCA
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Shaw’s recent scans have unveiled a Grade 2 PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) injury, fortunately not necessitating surgical intervention. However, his participation in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy appears uncertain.
During his stint with Northamptonshire, Shaw showed remarkable form, amassing an impressive 429 runs across just four games. The 23-year-old’s standout performance included a fiery knock of 244 against Somerset, etching his name in List-A history with the sixth-highest individual score. He followed this with an unbeaten 125* against Durham, further underscoring his batting prowess.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant is set to miss the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled for October 5 to November 19 in India. However, the 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery in time for England’s tour of India in 2024. The series will kick off with the opening Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, slated for January 25-29.
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